Articles tagged with “usbordercontrol”

Two German teenagers were denied entry at Honolulu's border last month after failing to provide proof of accommodation to customs officials. Charlotte Pohl, 19, and Maria Lepere, 18, arrived without hotel bookings for their five week stay. Despite having valid U.S. travel authorization through ESTA, the pair were turned away. The Electronic System for Travel Authorization does not ensure admission into the country. The case was first reported by a prominent German newspaper. Authorities require visitors to present lodging details to verify the purpose and duration of their stay. The incident highlights the importance of meeting entry requirements, even with preapproved travel documents.